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🌱 GAMAYA and TerraView Merge to Enhance Sustainability in Global Food Production 🌱 GAMAYA and Terraview have announced their merger, combining their AI-powered platforms to enhance sustainability and climate resilience in global food production. This strategic move aims to address decarbonization and water efficiency in sugarcane and grape crops, with plans to expand into additional value chains and new markets. The merged company will operate under the GAMAYA brand. 🔬 Harnessing Proven Expertise GAMAYA’s flagship product ‘CanaSight’ has been used by sugarcane growers in Brazil, LATAM, the USA, Africa, and India. The recently released ‘CanaTrace’ enables the decarbonization of sugarcane farming, serving over 1.5 million hectares of farmland. Terraview’s ‘TerraviewOS’ addresses production, risk, and irrigation forecasts across 35+ vineyards in Spain, the US, and Australia, while ‘Aquaview’ offers near real-time irrigation insights with minimal infrastructure. 🌍 Leadership and Investment The new entity will be led by Yury Vasilkov as CEO and Board Member, with Piyush Harsh as Chief Science Officer and Board Member. Key investors include Seed4Equity, Glasshouse, ICOS Capital, the Mahindra Group, VI Partners, and Binny Bansal’s 3SV. 🤝 Executive Insights Yury Vasilkov, CEO of GAMAYA, stated, “With this merger, we can unlock a $10bn+ market opportunity. Decarbonisation and cost-effective water use will be the top priority for agriculture in the coming years, and we are well positioned to address these opportunities.” Piyush Harsh, Chief Science Officer, added, “By joining forces and integrating our technology offer, we will create a significant impact for farmers worldwide — improving sustainability, profitability, and community livelihoods.” Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/eP6g9s3r #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability #GAMAYA #Terraview #AgTech #ClimateResilience #Decarbonization #WaterEfficiency #FoodProduction #GlobalImpact

The landscape of agriculture is rapidly evolving with the emergence of disruptive startups like Agricolus S.r.l., Digitanimal, Datanimal, Rebread, xFarm Technologies and more. These innovative companies are revolutionizing wheat, barley, and grain processing for large corporates, offering solutions to minimize crop loss, maximize yield, and ensure the delivery of safe and clean grain to the market. At PETKUS MENA, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, partnering with these startups and large corporates to add significant value to their processes. We count with an R&D Facility in our PETKUS Group HQ in Germany. Here's how PETKUS MENA is making a difference: 1️⃣ Optimizing Storage Solutions: With our expertise in grain handling and storage technology, we help corporates enhance their storage facilities, ensuring the preservation of grain quality and minimizing losses. 2️⃣ Efficient Transportation Systems: Our innovative transportation solutions streamline the movement of grain from farms to processing facilities, reducing transit time and minimizing the risk of spoilage. 3️⃣ Advanced Sorting and Cleaning Technologies: By integrating cutting-edge sorting and cleaning technologies into their operations, we enable corporates to deliver high-quality, contaminant-free grain to the market, meeting stringent safety standards and consumer demands. 4️⃣ Tailored Consulting Services: Our team of experts provides personalized consulting services, offering insights and recommendations to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. As the demand for safe and sustainable food continues to rise, PETKUS MENA remains committed to empowering corporates in the wheat, barley, and grain processing industry with innovative solutions that drive success and deliver value at every stage of the supply chain. Dr. Khaled Raed Gustavo Gomez-Lechon Martinez PETKUS Group PETKUS MENA #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodSafety #GrainProcessing #PetkusMENA #DisruptiveStartups #EuropeanAgTech

GAMAYA and TerraviewOS merge under the Gamaya brand 🤝  The #startupFT Gamaya and Terraview have merged, combining their AI-powered platforms to enhance sustainability and climate resiliency in global food production. This strategic move aims to address decarbonization and water efficiency in sugarcane and grape crops, with plans to expand into additional value chains and new markets. The merged company will operate under the GAMAYA brand. By integrating their industry-leading AI-powered agronomic intelligence platforms, they are ready to offer innovative decarbonisation and water efficiency solutions for sugarcane and grape crops - with plans to expand to new crops and markets in the future.  ❝With this merger, we can unlock a $10bn+ market opportunity. Decarbonisation and cost-effective water use will be the top priority for agriculture in the coming years, and we are well positioned to address these opportunities, starting from the crops where we are the strongest players today.❞ - Yury Vasilkov, CEO Read the full article below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eEeUzUDA #agtech #renovabio 

Reflecting on Farmonaut®'s remarkable journey of exponential growth over the past five years maintaining our profitability fills us with immense pride and gratitude. Since our inception in 2019, we've been on a relentless pursuit of #innovation and #excellence in the agricultural sector. As we mark our five-year milestone. From #humble beginnings to achieving a staggering 9900% YoY revenue growth in 2023-2024 compared to our first year. Our commitment to leveraging #technology for the betterment of #farmers, #startups, #research organisations, #governments and #agri-businesses around the world has been unwavering. From providing actionable insights for #farm-level decisions to optimising #irrigation practices, tackling pest and disease management, enhancing farm inputs, and improving #soil nutrition, we've been at the forefront of addressing critical challenges faced by the #agricultural #community. Behind every milestone lies the hard work, resilience, and passion of our incredible team. Their unwavering commitment to our mission, coupled with their relentless pursuit of excellence, has been the driving force behind our unprecedented success. Together, we've overcome challenges, embraced opportunities, and consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in agriculture. As we celebrate this milestone, we're reminded of the profound impact our work has on farmers and stakeholders worldwide. Whether it's helping farmers increase #yields, reducing resource wastage, or promoting sustainable agricultural practices, our journey is fueled by a deep-seated desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who feed the world. Looking ahead, our commitment to #growth, #impact, and empowerment remains stronger than ever. We're excited to continue pushing the boundaries of agricultural innovation, forging new partnerships, and creating opportunities for farmers and stakeholders to thrive in an ever-changing world. Here's to Farmonaut®, to our incredible team, and to the farmers and stakeholders we serve. Together, we're shaping the future of agriculture, one breakthrough at a time. Ankur Omar | Akash Omar | ASHISH KUMAR | Saumitra Awasthi | Dipanker Gyan | Swati Gupta | Shivani Dudhatra | Sejal Gawas | Kanu Priya Kumawat | Ram Naren | Vipul Baloda

Cibus Capital focuses its funds on sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Nice article in Agfundernews.com! Cibus has now closed its second fund and has more than USD 1.1 billion under management. Both funds focus on investments in companies that directly or indirectly make agriculture and horticulture more sustainable. Cibus has now invested in dozens of companies in several OECD countries through the aforementioned funds. Also in the Netherlands. See the site cibusfund.com In the Netherlands, Cibus has invested in ISO Group and The Flavour Farm. ISO Group is the global leading robot builder in especially high-tech greenhouse horticulture. ISO has already installed > 1,000 robots worldwide and several hundred more are added every year. This year, a special cutting robot for tissue culture was developed in collaboration with Viscon. The first three commercial high-speed grafter and cliping robots were also recently installed in Europe and North America for tomato cultivation. And who knows, maybe another innovation will come to the market this year. The Flavour Farm has the ambition to become a pan-European player with local, sustainable growing and marketing of mainly premium tomatoes and other vegetables. Preferably in the shortest chain or directly to retail. Not the largest, but certainly the most sustainable and most flexible player in the market. In 2023, the shares of Duijvestijn Tomaten were purchased by The Flavour Farm. This very sustainable and profitable company should become the platform for further expansion. Sufficient space has also been created within Cibus Fund II for this expansion. Although I am not objective due to my involvement with the companies mentioned, I think it is very nice that with the help of Cibus these companies are making such great developments. And that makes the world a little more sustainable. And that also makes me a little proud. #theflavourfarm #isogroup #sustainable #food #agri #horticulture #cibus

🚀 Dairy Brand Sids Farm Appoints Cintelio Co-founder Sunil Potturi as CTO. In a strategic move to bolster its technological capabilities, dairy brand Sids Farm has appointed Sunil Potturi, co-founder of Cintelio, as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 💼 Leadership Appointment: - Sunil Potturi, co-founder of Cintelio, joins Sids Farm as the new CTO. - His expertise in technology and innovation is expected to drive Sids Farm’s digital transformation and operational efficiency. 🚀 Strategic Vision: - Potturi’s appointment is part of Sids Farm’s broader strategy to integrate advanced technologies into its operations. - His experience in tech-driven solutions will help enhance product quality, supply chain management, and customer engagement. 📈 Growth and Innovation: - With Potturi on board, Sids Farm aims to leverage technology to optimize its processes and expand its market reach. - His role will be crucial in implementing cutting-edge technologies to ensure high standards in dairy production and distribution. 🌐 Industry Impact: - The integration of advanced technology in dairy farming can lead to improved productivity, sustainability, and traceability in the industry. - Sids Farm’s move highlights the growing importance of technological innovation in traditional sectors like dairy farming. 📅 Future Outlook: - Sids Farm is poised for significant growth, with a focus on enhancing its technological infrastructure under Potturi’s leadership. - The company aims to set new benchmarks in the dairy industry by adopting innovative tech solutions. Sids Farm's appointment of Sunil Potturi as CTO underscores its commitment to technological advancement and innovation, positioning the company for future growth and enhanced operational efficiency. Sid's Farm #SidsFarm #CTOAppointment #SunilPotturi #DairyIndustry #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #StartUpNews #BusinessNews #MicroShots #NewsUpdates

Halfway through the second quarter, we decided to break down the numbers behind the cellular agriculture food investment landscape for the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the first quarters of 2022 ($362 million in 21 deals) and 2023 ($97.6 million across 17 deals), cellular agriculture food startups raised $119.4 million in funding across nine disclosed deals this first quarter. While Perfect Day’s $90 million funding round in January contributed the most to this quarter’s funding, additional funding rounds announced this quarter include Orbillion Bio’s financing, Cauldron Ferm’s Series A, and Simple Planet’s Pre-Series A round. Despite the broader investment slowdown, companies and startups continued to make progress in advancing the cellular agriculture field this quarter. Notably, in March, we also saw the proposed first merger between two cellular agriculture food companies when Singaporean startups Umami BioWorks and Shiok Meats announced plans to form a unified cell-cultured seafood company. As the first proposed merger, the announcement signals that there will likely be more mergers and consolidations. Considering the slowing investment landscape, mergers and consolidation can enable cellular agriculture companies to continue advancing their work by combining resources and technology platforms. #cellag #futureoffood #cellbasedmeat #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #supplychain #investment #dashboard

The combination of on-the-ground farming knowledge and deep investment expertise is what we believe sets #agritech strategies apart. Our specialist #privateassets investment partners Zebra Impact Ventures share how they source and shape agritech deals to deliver tangible change within the broken global food system. https://lnkd.in/gVa6yEQQ #agrifoodtech #foodtech #altprotein #futureoffood #futurefood #sustainability #sustainableinvesting #privateassets #venturecapital Fabio Sofia Lionel Artusio-Payot For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

We are excited to share that SVG Ventures| THRIVE has partnered with ApexBrasil to showcase Brazilian sustainable agribusiness initiatives at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit (WAIS). A Brazilian delegation consisting of ApexBrasil; the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (Ministerio Da Agricultura Pecuaria E Abastecimento); the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa); SP Ventures ; and select Brazilian startups will participate in the summit, including in a series of side events hosted by THRIVE. For more information on ApexBrasil's focus areas at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, check out their press release here: https://lnkd.in/gqCH2RiC THRIVE looks forward to hosting this Brazilian delegation and welcomes meeting requests from scale-ups, corporates, and investors looking at new business opportunities regarding sustainable agriculture in Brazil. #AgriTechInnovation #BrazilianAgribusiness #Sustainability #GlobalAgriculture #AgriTechSolutions #Innovation e #InvestmentOpportunities

To mark the start of April, we decided to break down the numbers behind the cellular agriculture food investment landscape for the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the first quarters of 2022 ($362 million in 21 deals) and 2023 ($97.6 million across 17 deals), cellular agriculture food startups raised $119.4 million in funding across nine disclosed deals this quarter. While Perfect Day’s $90 million funding round in January contributed the most to this quarter’s funding, additional funding rounds announced this quarter include Orbillion Bio’s financing, Cauldron Ferm’s Series A, and Simple Planet’s Pre-Series A round. Despite the broader investment slowdown, companies and startups continued to make progress in advancing the cellular agriculture field this quarter. Notably, in March, we also saw the proposed first merger between two cellular agriculture food companies when Singaporean startups Umami BioWorks and Shiok Meats announced plans to form a unified cell-cultured seafood company. As the first proposed merger, the announcement signals that there will likely be more mergers and consolidations. Considering the slowing investment landscape, mergers and consolidation can enable cellular agriculture companies to continue advancing their work by combining resources and technology platforms. #cellag #futureoffood #cellbasedmeat #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #supplychain #investment #dashboard